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Minos

/ˈmaɪnɒs/ · name

Meaning

  1. The mythological first king of Crete, a son of Zeus by Europa, who imprisoned the Minotaur in a labyrinth and after death was made a judge of the dead in Hades; a putative corresponding historical person.
  2. plural of mino

Etymology / origin

Etymology tree Ancient Greek Μῑ́νως (Mī́nōs)bor. English Minos Borrowed from Ancient Greek Μῑ́νως (Mī́nōs).

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